Joe Laning

SCIENTIFIC LEADER IN PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND CELL THERAPEUTICS MANUFACTURING A highly skilled scientific leader and strategic thinking scientist with extensive experience and a proven track record from discovery research through product development and manufacturing biologics and cellular therapeutics. Successfully managed multiple interdisciplinary research and product development projects leading to both a better understanding of current products as well as highlighting new product opportunities. Demonstrated success in discovery research through product development phases with specific emphasis on bridging product concepts with preclinical, regulatory filing, and clinical stages. Regarded as a highly skilled leader with a passion for coaching, mentoring, and growth of technical talent. Recent emphasis has been devoted to establishing and running cGMP manufacturing product lines for cell-based therapeutics. Successfully developed and subsequently held visible management roles related to business alliances and joint venture relationships to further strategic corporate goals. Extensive global and cross-matrix leadership and project management in cellular and molecular immunology, immune response composition and modulation, analytical testing development, preclinical characterization, and clinical trial testing . Excellent communication skills with a proven record of success and delivery in strategic and scientific program development and compliance.